CJ Koivuniemi

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I had an abortion. I was twenty years old and living in Ireland, a country known for its stance in abortion rights. At the time I was a product of my Catholic conservative upbringing, and I was not a supporter of abortion rights, to say the least. But when I took a pregnancy test, I knew I couldn't have a child in my current situation. I hadn't finished University, I had no money, I didn't have any help for a pregnancy and childbirth and rearing a child. I had an abortion through Women On Web four years ago and I finally feel like I can tell my story. It's been more than four years and having the power and autonomy to end a pregnancy and continue my individual life has continued to improve my life. I have a career, a partner, and things in my life that an unwanted pregnancy and child would have barred me from. I advocate for abortion rights because it's personal.

2014 Irland

Painful but fortunately, no complications.

Hat die Illegalität Ihres Schwangerschaftsabbruchs Ihre Gefühle beeinflusst?

Yes. I felt trapped and lost, like there was no way out and death was the only option.

Wie haben andere Menschen auf Ihre Abtreibung reagiert?

My family doesn't know because if they knew, they would never speak to me again. My partner is supportive and validates how alone I felt. My therapist validates and listens and offers support and healing. No one else knows.

Alejandra

Mi decisión

Bobbie

The first time I was too young the next I was old enough to know I had no right…

Chinchulina

I come from a country where abortion is legal but due to my personal…

Julia

Foi um pesadelo mas no final me senti mais aliviada

baby t

i had 2 abortions first 1 when i was 16 i knew i was ready to have a child or…

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

Giovanna

Oi amigas, primeiramente gostaria de dizer que eu entendo exatamente o quê…

Hope

Zakochałam się w mężczyźnie o 13 lat starszym. Zawrócił mi w głowie. Jest…

Aisling

Minor blip overcome thanks to Women on Web

Javi

La historia, tal cual, detrás mi aborto

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

Samantha

Grow Yourself, Before You Grow a Baby.

Mariana C

Estava grávida de 08 semanas e não sabia!